Raab Riverside Walk

Accessible by public transport

Train (within 15 minutes walking distance from starting point)
Public bus (within 15 minutes walking distance from starting point)

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 2,5 km

Time 0:30 h

Highest point 284 m

Nature & Culture in the Heart of Feldbach
A relaxing walk along the Raab River takes you through nature, culture, and leisure – right in the heart of the city. Perfect for unwinding, discovering, and enjoying.

The Raab Riverside Walk begins at the world’s most colorful church tower – Feldbach’s iconic landmark – and leads along the idyllic Raab River through a diverse recreational area. Passing the motor skills park, children’s bike playground, stadium, and leisure center, you’ll experience nature, activity, and urban life in perfect harmony. A highlight is the modern Art Hall, followed by the scenic river landscape – ideal for pausing and enjoying the moment. The circular route ends where it began and offers a relaxing blend of recreation, nature observation, and urban charm – fully accessible and perfect for all ages.

Best season

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

More information

Coming from Graz:
Highway A2 direction Vienna - exit Gleisdorf Süd - direction Feldbach B68

Coming from Vienna:
Highway A2 direction Graz - exit Ilz/ Fürstenfeld - direction Feldbach B66

Start at the colorful church tower – the vibrant landmark in the Rathausviertel, surrounded by the parish church and fish fountain.
Continue to the Motor Skills & Sparkassen Park – with activity stations and a playground near the Bundesschulzentrum.
Next, head to the Children's Bike Playground & Glass Raab Water Gauge – perfect for practicing biking and observing nature.
The path leads to Feldbach Stadium – featuring a grandstand, running track, and sports facilities.
Directly adjacent: the Feldbach Leisure Center, with indoor and outdoor pools, playgrounds, and a scenic fishing pond.
Continue to the historic Clement Mill – offering sustainable hydropower and regional products.
Then on to the Feldbach Art Hall – showcasing contemporary exhibitions in a unique setting.
Finally, stroll along the Raab river landscape, with wooden walkways, small islands, and nature trails, looping back to the starting point.

Optional: a detour via Franz-Josef-Straße, known for its distinctive chestnut tree-lined avenue.

Take some time to stop by the Kunsthalle Feldbach—it not only offers fascinating exhibitions but, together with the adjacent river landscape, creates a unique place of tranquility and inspiration. Especially in the late afternoon, an atmospheric play of light unfolds here between the water, the wave-breaking stones, and the architecture—perfect for a short creative break with your camera or sketchbook.

ÖBB, Bahnhofstraße 3, 8330 Feldbach, Tel.: +43 051717, www.oebb.at
Verbundlinie Steiermark, Tel.: +43 05678910, www.busbahnbim.at
Steiermärkische Landesbahn, Peter-Rosegger-Straße 25, 8330 Feldbach, Tel.: +43 3152 2235-0, www.steiermarkbahn.at

With the BusBahnBim app from Verbundlinie, timetable information has never been easier: all bus, train and tram connections in Austria can be called up by entering locations and/or addresses, stops or important points. The app is available as a free app for smartphones (Android, iOS) on Google Play and in the App Store.

Sufficient parking spaces are available.
Parking in the city center: The parking time is 2 hours. Parking in the shopping town of Feldbach is free of charge. A parking meter must be used and is available free of charge at the tourist office.
P+R at Feldbach train station (no short-term parking zone). There are numerous parking spaces available.

City map, cycling and hiking maps are available from

Tourist office Thermen- & Vulkanland
Guest information Feldbach
Main square 1
8330 Feldbach
Tel: +43 3382 55 100-30
feldbach@thermen-vulkanland.at
www.thermen-vulkanland.at

Opening hours guest information: Mon-Fri from 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm
Foyer: Daily from 6am-22pm